EP0467501A1 - Polypectome snare with bipolar electrodes - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to electrosurgical apparatus, and more particularly to an improved polypectome snare for use in excising polyps from an internal body cavity.
- the U.S. Pat. No. 4,905,691 of Rydell describes a bipolar polypectome snare in which the electrodes are insulated from one another by means of two concentric tubes. One tube encloses one electrode wire and this tube is positioned within the second tube which also encloses the other wire. An RF voltage is applied as power source such that when the loop of the snare is placed around a polyp and tightened, the polyp is excised.
- a bipolar electrosurgical polypectome snare which comprises an elongated, flexible plastic tube whose outside diameter is sufficiently small to permit it to pass through the lumen of an endoscope and affixed to the distal end of the tube is a first electrode in the form of an annular metallic cap.
- the second electrode comprises a wire loop which can be extended and retracted relative to the distal end of the tubular body.
- Treat U.S. Patent 4,493,320 describes a polypectome snare having a bi-lumen tube dimensioned to fit through an endoscope and where a pair of wires are routed through each of the lumens and extend beyond the distal end thereof where they are joined with an insulating tip member. Thus, portions of the wires themselves become the active bipolar pair.
- the Rydell improvement addressed this tendency of the loop to twist at its base.
- the improvement facilitates rotation of the loop of the snare by channeling the wires separately. It also permits more even distribution of tissue contact. However, it is desirable to improve the tissue contact further to prevent the occurrence of heating rather than RF cutting.
- the present invention provides alternative arrangements for enhanced stabilization of the electrode wires. Such stability permits more even apportioning of the loop, which results in increased tissue contact. Consequently, this results in enhanced RF cutting and decreased waste heating.
- the preferred embodiment consists of a first elongated flexible plastic tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending between the two.
- Concentrically disposed and loosely fitting within the lumen of the first tube are a second elongated, flexible, plastic tube of generally equal length and a third elongated, flexible, plastic tube of similar length.
- a first electrical conductor having an exposed metal distal portion extends through the lumen of the second tube from a terminal point at the proximal end and a second, identical electrical conductor extends through the lumen of the third tube. As such, the two conductors remain electrically isolated from one another within the confines of the first tube.
- An insulating spacer is used to couple the distal ends of the first and second conductors together to thereby form a loop, but with an electrical insulator between the two segments thereof.
- a hand grip Connected to the proximal end of the first, second and third plastic tubes is a hand grip having a slide portion to which one of the first or second conductors is fixedly attached.
- the other of the two wires passes through a conductive slip- ring mounted on the slide and exits the slide so as to be accessible to the physician. It is provided with a knurled knob on its proximal end whereby the wire in question can be torqued to thereby twist the plane of the snare's loop when necessary.
- the loop By manipulating the hand grip, the loop can be retracted or extended relative to the distal end of the tubes through which the conductors pass.
- the proximally located wire terminals are connected to a RF generator and the snare is looped around the stem of a polyp to be removed, an arc is created through the tissue as the snare is tightened about the stem of the polyp. This arc rapidly cuts through the stem, severing the polyp from surrounding healthy tissue without undue heating of that surrounding tissue.
- a significant advantage attendant to the construction of the preferred embodiment when compared to the device of the Rydell patent is that the two conductors are free to float within the respective lumens of the second and third tubes. As such, rotation of the proximal end of one of the two wires in an attempt to rotate the loop to gain purchase to the polyp does not result in twisting of the wires together at the base of the loop to create a short circuit at that point and rendering the loop electrically inactive. The wires remain physically spaced from one another in a manner that enhances stability when limited twisting and manipulation of the snare device occurs.
- the radio frequency polypectome snare in accordance with the present invention. It is seen to include a first, outer tubular member 12 preferably formed from a flexible plastic material whose outside diameter is sufficiently small to permit the instrument to be passed through the lumen of an endoscope (not shown).
- the tubular member 12 has a distal end 14 and a proximal end 16.
- a lumen 18 extends the full length thereof and disposed within the lumen 18 are a second elongated flexible plastic tubular member 20 and a third elongated flexible plastic tubular member 21. These are generally coextensive in length with the outer tube 12.
- the second or inner tube 20 has a lumen identified by numeral 22 (see Figure 3), and the third inner tube 21 has a lumen identified by numeral 23.
- a hand grip assembly including a molded plastic housing member 24 having a longitudinal slot 26 formed on the lateral sides thereof. Fitted into the housing 24 is a slide member 28 which is adapted to ride in a groove 26 formed in the housing 24. Integrally molded with the slide member 28 and extending through the longitudinal slots 26 on opposed sides of the housing are finger grip members 30 and 32, here shown as being annular in shape for receiving the forefinger and index finger of one hand. A further ring 34 is affixed to the proximal end of the housing 24 and is intended to receive the user's thumb therein.
- the grip members 30 and 32 further include a pair of terminals 36 and 38 to which one of the first or second electrical conductors 40 and 42 attach.
- the other of the two wires fits through a conductive slip ring 37 affixed to the slide member 28 and movable therewith. As seen in the distal view of Figure 4, the slip ring member 37 is then connected to the remaining one of the terminals 36.
- the output of the RF generator (not shown) is also connected by suitable leads to these two terminals.
- the conductor 40 extends through the lumen 22 of the inner tube 20 and beyond the distal end 14 thereof.
- the conductor 42 is fed through the lumen 23 of the inner tube 21 and also extends beyond the distal end 14. At least the distal end portions of the wires 40 and 42 are bare metal and are mechanically coupled but electrically insulated from one another by means of a ceramic button 44.
- the conductors are preferably stainless steel and are preformed to exhibit a memory property at their distal end so that when unconstrained they will cooperate to form an open loop. It is also contemplated that a pin or spike 45 be made to project from the button 44 as shown to retain the polyp tissue once it has been cut loose.
- the proximal end of wire 40 is seen to pass through the slip ring member 37 and affixed to the end thereof is a knurled plastic knob 39 to facilitate the rotation of wire 40 within its lumen.
- the slip ring 37 allows the electrical current from the RF generator to be impressed on the wire 40 while still permitting the loop to be closed by retracting the grip.
- the slide 28 is illustrated as being in its most forward or distal position relative to the slot 26.
- the loop 46 defined by the end portions of the conductors 40 and 42 extends outward beyond the distal end 14 of the tubes 12, 20 and 21.
- the wires 40 and 42 will be retracted into their respective tubes 20 and 21 until the insulating button 44 abuts the distal end of the inner tubes 20 and 21.
- the button 44 retracts slightly into tube 12 by compressing tubes 20 and 21 thereby assuring complete cutting of the polyp.
- a radio frequency generator will have its output connected by a cable to the terminals 36 and 38 of the polypectome snare.
- the terminal 38 is connected to the slip ring 37.
- the wires 40 and 42 are fully contained over most of their length within separate plastic insulating tubes, they remain shielded against short circuiting. With the slide in its most proximal position, the distal end portions of conductors 40 and 42 will be retracted into the lumen of its respective tube. In this configuration, the snare assembly 10 can readily be inserted through an endoscope into the body organ from which the polyps are to be removed.
- the wires 40 and 42 comprising the bipolar electrodes will exit the distal end 14 of the tubes and, because of the memory property of the wires employed, will spring into an open loop as best illustrated in Figures 1 and 3.
- the loop 46 can be made to rotate into alignment with the polyp and made to surround the stem thereof. If the wire 40 alone is found to be too fine to adequately transfer torque from knob 39 to the loop 46, the wire may be provided with a nylon jacket (not shown) to increase that property.
- the electrodes 40 and 42 will encircle the stem of the polyp to the point where an arc discharge is created, thereby rapidly severing the stem tissue.
- the end cap 44 is designed to pull free of the ends of the wires 40 and 42 when a reasonable force is applied.
- the snare 10 may be rotated several complete revolutions while maintaining the wire loop stationary and, in doing so, will not result in a crossing and shorting of the electrodes in the fashion depicted by Figure 4 which is taken from the prior art Treat Patent 4,493,320. Instead, when the loop is torqued by rotating the knob 39 on conductor 40, wire 42 is free to move around within the annular space surrounding the inner tube 20 as is best seen in Figure 3.
- the polypectome snare of the present invention can be fabricated from a variety of available materials. For example, various medical grade plastics may be employed in molding the hand grip portion with polycarbonate being preferred.
- the tubes 12, 20 and 21 may be extruded polyethylene, polyurethane, polypropylene or Teflon@, with Teflon being preferred.
- the conductors 40 and 42 are preferably formed from stainless steel, although other materials may be used as well and because of the manner in which they are isolated from one another in traversing the length of the tubes, need not themselves be coated with an insulator.
- Figure 4 depicts an alternative arrangement wherein the electrical conductors 40 and 42 extend through a double lumen tube 50 of flexible plastic insulating material.
- the double lumen tube 50 is contained within the lumen of the outer tube or sheath 12. As such, the tube 50 is free to twist within the outer tube 12 such that the loop segments of conductors 40 and 42 cannot cross and become shorted.
- this single lumen tube 50 is affixed to a hand grip assembly at the proximal end 16.
Abstract
A polypectome snare whose loop comprises a pair of electrodes (40,42) mechanically joined but electrically insulated from one another at their distal ends and adapted to be energized by a source of RF voltage for excising polyps on the inside of a body cavity is described. The polypectome snare is designed to be used with an endoscope and includes three concentric flexible plastic tubes (12,20,21) each having proximal and distal ends and a lumen running the length thereof. At the proximal end is a hand grip (24) which is secured to the wires (40,42) leading to the bipolar electrodes. Two of the concentric flexible tubes are placed within an outermost third concentric flexible tube and extend the length thereof. Each of the wires passes through the lumen of one of the inner tubes, respectively. Alternatively, an extruded plastic, double-lumen tube may be used. The electrode wires pass individually through an associated one of the two lumens and the double lumen tube is itself concentrically disposed in the lumen of an outer sheath or tube. In this fashion, the wires remain insulated from one another over the length of the instrument and due to this same arrangement, the conductors comprising the bipolar electrodes cannot become twisted at the distal end of the implement to thereby create a short.
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- This invention relates generally to electrosurgical apparatus, and more particularly to an improved polypectome snare for use in excising polyps from an internal body cavity.
- The U.S. Pat. No. 4,905,691 of Rydell describes a bipolar polypectome snare in which the electrodes are insulated from one another by means of two concentric tubes. One tube encloses one electrode wire and this tube is positioned within the second tube which also encloses the other wire. An RF voltage is applied as power source such that when the loop of the snare is placed around a polyp and tightened, the polyp is excised.
- In U.S. Patent 4,311,143 to Komiya, there is described the construction of a bipolar electrosurgical polypectome snare which comprises an elongated, flexible plastic tube whose outside diameter is sufficiently small to permit it to pass through the lumen of an endoscope and affixed to the distal end of the tube is a first electrode in the form of an annular metallic cap. The second electrode comprises a wire loop which can be extended and retracted relative to the distal end of the tubular body. When inserted through the lumen of an endoscope, it can be made to loop around the polyp to be excised and then by manipulating a hand grip member, the loop can be drawn tight about the neck of the polyp as RF energy is applied between the annular cap and the wire loop. The tissue comprising the polyp completes the circuit between the two electrodes and with sufficient power applied, the stem of the polyp will eventually be cut through.
- The Treat U.S. Patent 4,493,320 describes a polypectome snare having a bi-lumen tube dimensioned to fit through an endoscope and where a pair of wires are routed through each of the lumens and extend beyond the distal end thereof where they are joined with an insulating tip member. Thus, portions of the wires themselves become the active bipolar pair.
- Problems exist with the Komiya and Treat Devices. In the Komiya Pat. No. 4,311,143 there exists disparity in surface area between the small annular cap electrode on the end of the tube and the larger wire loop. In this configuration, the metallic cap becomes the active electrode, while the wire loop merely serves to draw the tissue against the cap. Because of its shape, it tends to desiccate the tissue until the tissue impedance becomes sufficiently high for the wire loop to become the active electrode and effect cutting. This necessarily tends to slow down the cutting action and exposes surrounding healthy tissue to elevated temperatures for a prolonged period. In contrast, the Treat Pat. No. 4,493,320 teaches a loop which extends beyond the tip of an endoscope. This loop tends to twist at its base when an effort is made to rotate the plane of the loop so that it will correspond with the plane of the polyp to be excised. This twisting permits the wires to short circuit at the distal end.
- The Rydell improvement addressed this tendency of the loop to twist at its base. The improvement facilitates rotation of the loop of the snare by channeling the wires separately. It also permits more even distribution of tissue contact. However, it is desirable to improve the tissue contact further to prevent the occurrence of heating rather than RF cutting.
- The present invention provides alternative arrangements for enhanced stabilization of the electrode wires. Such stability permits more even apportioning of the loop, which results in increased tissue contact. Consequently, this results in enhanced RF cutting and decreased waste heating.
- The preferred embodiment consists of a first elongated flexible plastic tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending between the two. Concentrically disposed and loosely fitting within the lumen of the first tube are a second elongated, flexible, plastic tube of generally equal length and a third elongated, flexible, plastic tube of similar length. A first electrical conductor having an exposed metal distal portion extends through the lumen of the second tube from a terminal point at the proximal end and a second, identical electrical conductor extends through the lumen of the third tube. As such, the two conductors remain electrically isolated from one another within the confines of the first tube. An insulating spacer is used to couple the distal ends of the first and second conductors together to thereby form a loop, but with an electrical insulator between the two segments thereof. Connected to the proximal end of the first, second and third plastic tubes is a hand grip having a slide portion to which one of the first or second conductors is fixedly attached. The other of the two wires passes through a conductive slip- ring mounted on the slide and exits the slide so as to be accessible to the physician. It is provided with a knurled knob on its proximal end whereby the wire in question can be torqued to thereby twist the plane of the snare's loop when necessary. By manipulating the hand grip, the loop can be retracted or extended relative to the distal end of the tubes through which the conductors pass. When the proximally located wire terminals are connected to a RF generator and the snare is looped around the stem of a polyp to be removed, an arc is created through the tissue as the snare is tightened about the stem of the polyp. This arc rapidly cuts through the stem, severing the polyp from surrounding healthy tissue without undue heating of that surrounding tissue.
- A significant advantage attendant to the construction of the preferred embodiment when compared to the device of the Rydell patent is that the two conductors are free to float within the respective lumens of the second and third tubes. As such, rotation of the proximal end of one of the two wires in an attempt to rotate the loop to gain purchase to the polyp does not result in twisting of the wires together at the base of the loop to create a short circuit at that point and rendering the loop electrically inactive. The wires remain physically spaced from one another in a manner that enhances stability when limited twisting and manipulation of the snare device occurs.
- Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, especially when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals in the several views refer to corresponding parts.
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- Figure 1 is a plan view of the polypectome snare constructed in accordance with the present invention;
- Figure 2 is a side elevation of the apparatus of Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of the distal end portion of the polypectome snare of Figure 1;
- Figure 4 is an alternative embodiment of the invention;
- Figure 5A shows the distal end portion of an inferior way of constructing a polypectome snare in accordance with the prior art;
- Figure 5B illustrates the distal end portion of applicant's earlier design; and
- Figure 6 is a partial view showing the slip ring arrangement of Figure 1 in greater detail.
- Referring to Figure 1, there is indicated generally by
numeral 10 the radio frequency polypectome snare in accordance with the present invention. It is seen to include a first, outertubular member 12 preferably formed from a flexible plastic material whose outside diameter is sufficiently small to permit the instrument to be passed through the lumen of an endoscope (not shown). Thetubular member 12 has adistal end 14 and aproximal end 16. Alumen 18 extends the full length thereof and disposed within thelumen 18 are a second elongated flexible plastictubular member 20 and a third elongated flexible plastictubular member 21. These are generally coextensive in length with theouter tube 12. The second orinner tube 20 has a lumen identified by numeral 22 (see Figure 3), and the thirdinner tube 21 has a lumen identified bynumeral 23. - Affixed to the
proximal end 16 of thetubes plastic housing member 24 having alongitudinal slot 26 formed on the lateral sides thereof. Fitted into thehousing 24 is aslide member 28 which is adapted to ride in agroove 26 formed in thehousing 24. Integrally molded with theslide member 28 and extending through thelongitudinal slots 26 on opposed sides of the housing arefinger grip members further ring 34 is affixed to the proximal end of thehousing 24 and is intended to receive the user's thumb therein. - The
grip members terminals electrical conductors - The other of the two wires fits through a
conductive slip ring 37 affixed to theslide member 28 and movable therewith. As seen in the distal view of Figure 4, theslip ring member 37 is then connected to the remaining one of theterminals 36. The output of the RF generator (not shown) is also connected by suitable leads to these two terminals. Theconductor 40 extends through thelumen 22 of theinner tube 20 and beyond thedistal end 14 thereof. Likewise, theconductor 42 is fed through thelumen 23 of theinner tube 21 and also extends beyond thedistal end 14. At least the distal end portions of thewires ceramic button 44. The conductors are preferably stainless steel and are preformed to exhibit a memory property at their distal end so that when unconstrained they will cooperate to form an open loop. It is also contemplated that a pin or spike 45 be made to project from thebutton 44 as shown to retain the polyp tissue once it has been cut loose. The proximal end ofwire 40 is seen to pass through theslip ring member 37 and affixed to the end thereof is a knurledplastic knob 39 to facilitate the rotation ofwire 40 within its lumen. Theslip ring 37 allows the electrical current from the RF generator to be impressed on thewire 40 while still permitting the loop to be closed by retracting the grip. - In Figures 1 and 2, the
slide 28 is illustrated as being in its most forward or distal position relative to theslot 26. As such, theloop 46 defined by the end portions of theconductors distal end 14 of thetubes slide 28 is pulled rearward, i.e., in the proximal direction, thewires respective tubes button 44 abuts the distal end of theinner tubes button 44 retracts slightly intotube 12 by compressingtubes - In use, a radio frequency generator will have its output connected by a cable to the
terminals slip ring 37. In that thewires conductors snare assembly 10 can readily be inserted through an endoscope into the body organ from which the polyps are to be removed. By pushing theslide member 28 in the distal direction, thewires distal end 14 of the tubes and, because of the memory property of the wires employed, will spring into an open loop as best illustrated in Figures 1 and 3. By manipulating theknob 39 onwire 40 at the proximal end of the endoscope, theloop 46 can be made to rotate into alignment with the polyp and made to surround the stem thereof. If thewire 40 alone is found to be too fine to adequately transfer torque fromknob 39 to theloop 46, the wire may be provided with a nylon jacket (not shown) to increase that property. Now, when the RF power source is energized and theslide member 28 is retracted in the proximal direction to again close the loop, theelectrodes end cap 44 is designed to pull free of the ends of thewires - An important feature of the preferred embodiment is that the
snare 10 may be rotated several complete revolutions while maintaining the wire loop stationary and, in doing so, will not result in a crossing and shorting of the electrodes in the fashion depicted by Figure 4 which is taken from the prior art Treat Patent 4,493,320. Instead, when the loop is torqued by rotating theknob 39 onconductor 40,wire 42 is free to move around within the annular space surrounding theinner tube 20 as is best seen in Figure 3. - The polypectome snare of the present invention can be fabricated from a variety of available materials. For example, various medical grade plastics may be employed in molding the hand grip portion with polycarbonate being preferred. The
tubes conductors - Figure 4 depicts an alternative arrangement wherein the
electrical conductors double lumen tube 50 of flexible plastic insulating material. Thedouble lumen tube 50 is contained within the lumen of the outer tube orsheath 12. As such, thetube 50 is free to twist within theouter tube 12 such that the loop segments ofconductors single lumen tube 50 is affixed to a hand grip assembly at theproximal end 16. - This invention has been described herein in considerable detail in order to comply with the Patent Statutes and to provide those skilled in the art with the information needed to apply the novel principles and to construct and use such specialized components as are required. However, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out by specifically different equipment and devices, and that various modifications, both as to the equipment details and operating procedures, can be accomplished without departing from the scope of the invention itself.
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1. An electrosurgical polypectome snare comprising:
(a) a first elongated flexible plastic tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a first lumen extending between said proximal end and said distal end of said first tubular member;
(b) means disposed within said first lumen defining second and third lumens;
(c) a first electrical conductor having a proximal end and distal end, said first conductor extending through said second lumen;
(d) a second electrical conductor having a proximal end and distal end, said second conductor extending through said third lumen;
(e) insulating spacer means coupling said first and second electrical conductors together at the distal ends thereof to form a loop;
(f) manually operable means joined to said proximal ends of said first, second and third lumens and coupled to one of said first and second conductors for imparting longitudinal translational motion to at least one of said first and second conductors to vary the size of said loop extending beyond said distal end of said first, second and third lumens;
(g) terminal means at the proximal end of said conductors for connecting said conductors to a source of radio frequency voltage; and
(h) means disposed at said proximal end of one of said first and second conductors for imparting rotation to said one of said first and second conductors.
2. The polypectome snare as in Claim 1 wherein the outer diameter of said first tubular member is sufficiently small to pass through an endoscope with the diameter of said second and third lumens allowing said second and third electrical conductors to move freely within said lumen of said first tubular member.
3. The polypectome snare as in Claim 1 or 2 wherein said first and second conductors have portions adapted to contact tissue to be cut which are of generally equal size.
4. The polypectome snare as in Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the distal portions of said first and second conductors are preformed to spring out into an open loop when extended outwardly from said second and third lumens.
5. The polypectome snare as in any preceding claim further including means for preventing said first and second conductors from twisting about one another when said one of said first and second conductors is rotated by said means for imparting rotation about its own longitudinal axis when said loop is held fixed.
6. The polypectome snare as in any preceding claim wherein said terminal means includes a slip ring disposed about one of said first and second conductors.
7. The polypectome snare as in Claim 6 wherein one of said first and second conductors passing through said slip ring can be rotated by means for imparting rotation and translated by said manually operable means while remaining in electrical contact with said slip ring.
8. The electrosurgical polypectomy snare as in any preceding claim wherein said means disposed within said first lumen comprises:
a single flexible plastic tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a second and third lumen extending between said proximal end and said distal end, said flexible plastic tubular member being coaxially disposed within said lumen of said first elongated flexible plastic tubular member.
9. The polypectome snare as in Claim 8 wherein the outer diameter of said first tubular member is sufficiently small to pass through an endoscope with the diameter of said second and third lumens allowing said first conductor to move freely within said lumen of said second tube.
10. The electrosurgical polypectomy snare as in any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein said means disposed within said first lumen comprises:
a second and a third flexible plastic tubular member, each having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between said proximal end and said distal end, said second and third tubular members being coaxially disposed within said lumen of said first tube.
11. The polypectome snare as in Claim 10 wherein the distal portions of said first and second conductors are preformed to spring out into an open loop when extended outwardly from said lumens of said first and second tubes.
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